Flu season can be unpredictable and likes to keep us on our toes. It usually starts in early fall, around October, and continues into spring; however, it has lasted into May during some particularly stubborn years. The months of December through March are considered peak flu season and when...
In general, everyone over 6 months of age should get a flu shot. Though rare, certain types of flu vaccines may be unsafe for women who are pregnant or people with certain chronic conditions or serious allergies to vaccine ingredients like gelatin and antibiotics. Ask your doctor if you’re...
Understanding why the we saw a mild flu season last year will help employers understand how to move forward in 2021.
For those over 60, it is especially important to take necessary precautions during flu season. Older adults are more susceptible to the flu and its complications, which could lead to hospitalisation. Getting a flu vaccine is particularly important for over 60s, as it can help boost immune respon...
MORE: Scientists are working on combo flu and COVID-19 shot, but don't expect one this fall But with COVID-19 expected to peak again in December 2022 or January 2023 and with less flu immunity among the population and fewer mitigation measures, this could be the first time Americans have...
Recently, BJU has seen more influenza cases compared to the same time last year. Beijing CDC has reported a significant increase of influenza patients during February 2023. Read on to learn more about the flu. Each year, when the flu season is onset,...
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ABC News’ Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton is here with what you need to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Flu positivity rates are rising rapidly- should we be worried? Wednesday 4 December 2024 18:04, UK Health Flu season - should we be worried? Science and technology editor Tom Clarke explains what we need to know as flu season is upon us ...
as of Oct. 5, 2024—more than four times the nearly 4,000 infections recorded at this time in 2023. PeopleImages/Getty Images Respiratory virus season is upon us, those fall and winter months when the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the common cold typically spread throughout ...